Watford closing in on permanent signing of Hungary and Genoa midfielder Daniel Tozser

The Hornets are closing in on the permanent signing of Daniel Tozser, the Watford Observer understands.

The Golden Boys refused to comment on their potential interest in the player but we understand from other sources they have held positive talks with Tozser's representatives and Genoa.

Tozser, who has two years left on his Genoa contract, has also expressed a desire to stay at Vicarage Road publicly after joining the club on loan in January.

The 28-year-old has only missed one game since he joined the Golden Boys, featuring for the full 90 minutes in his 20 outings, despite arriving at the club having not played competitively since May 2013.

Tozser excelled during his first couple of months at Watford before his form dipped, with club staff suggesting tiredness was a contributing factor.

The holding midfield role had been a problem position for Watford prior to the Hungarian international's arrival, after Jonathan Hogg and John Eustace left the club last summer.

Earlier this week Tozser told NSO TV: "I am here on loan until June 30, but the club have indicated that they have started to have talks with Genoa about staying on.

"But it's not that simple because the two clubs have to agree about me and also with me. I'd like to stay because the club's aim is to gain promotion to the Premier League."

Tozser started his career at Debrecen and joined Galatasaray in his teens but was unable to break into the team at the Turkish club.

He returned to his native Hungary with Ferencváros and made 60 appearances during his two-year stay at the Budapest club.

AEK Athens signed the player in 2006, where he tasted Champions League football for the first time. He made 56 outings and scored three goals during two years at the club.

In 2008 Belgian side Genk reportedly paid around €1.5m to sign the defensive midfielder, who can also play on the left side.

During his four-year stay at the club, he made 159 appearances and scored 22 goals, again featuring in the Champions League.

Genoa beat a few Italian clubs to sign Tozser in 2012 but he struggled to hold down a regular place after making 22 appearances last season and was only been an unused sub on five occasions this season.

The player has made 20 appearances for Hungary. His last appearance came in 2011 but we understand he is likely to earn a call-up for the match with Denmark on May 22.

great news if correct now try and get Troy to commit to at least one more season to help get us the Prem.It means the Pozzo family will need to pay to get and keep the best SPECULATE TO ACCUMILATE

great news if correct now try and get Troy to commit to at least one more season to help get us the Prem.It means the Pozzo family will need to pay to get and keep the best SPECULATE TO ACCUMILATErobo bovingdon

His form dipped as he was poor against Huddersfield but no worse than anyone else (other than Deeney perhaps) - but that aside he was simply outstanding - this is great news if it comes to fruition. But we still need a 20 goal a season striker in addition to Deeney and two if he gets a move to the Premiership

His form dipped as he was poor against Huddersfield but no worse than anyone else (other than Deeney perhaps) - but that aside he was simply outstanding - this is great news if it comes to fruition. But we still need a 20 goal a season striker in addition to Deeney and two if he gets a move to the Premiershippeter10531089

An obvious asset, one of the best players in the second half of the season, and a possible captain for next season if he signs?

Best piece of new to come out of the Vic for quite some time.
An obvious asset, one of the best players in the second half of the season, and a possible captain for next season if he signs?bristol hornet

He has the potential to become even better but needs the right mix around him. Perhaps with full pre-season training he will be more able to play in the Championship next year. Without Troy and a fully fit Fernando, and I would also add Renegie being fully fit we will struggle up front. That said Tozsers form has dipped late on and then so has others. Sannino does not cut it for me but we are what we are should we leep the current coach and Nani's vision of who is out and some rubbish in even though we have had just a few that have worked out Okay.

He has the potential to become even better but needs the right mix around him. Perhaps with full pre-season training he will be more able to play in the Championship next year. Without Troy and a fully fit Fernando, and I would also add Renegie being fully fit we will struggle up front. That said Tozsers form has dipped late on and then so has others. Sannino does not cut it for me but we are what we are should we leep the current coach and Nani's vision of who is out and some rubbish in even though we have had just a few that have worked out Okay.andyhooked

Bonser Out wrote:
Get the deal done as soon as possible. We need to get some stability back at the club &amp; reduce the amount of loan players with no commitment or desire to play for us.

Hold on
Tozser has been a loan player all season !!

[quote][p][bold]Bonser Out[/bold] wrote:
Get the deal done as soon as possible. We need to get some stability back at the club & reduce the amount of loan players with no commitment or desire to play for us.[/p][/quote]Hold on
Tozser has been a loan player all season !!bonserout

Well if it did, maybe he was just protecting himself a bit for the Hungary v Denmark game on May 22. His chance to play for his national team again. Just a thought.

[quote][p][bold]tgb1963[/bold] wrote:
"...his form dipped...." Did it?[/p][/quote]Well if it did, maybe he was just protecting himself a bit for the Hungary v Denmark game on May 22. His chance to play for his national team again. Just a thought.SAHornet

[quote][p][bold]VOReason[/bold] wrote:
Vydra or Deeney? I know my preference[/p][/quote]My comment does not say my thoughts one way or the other ...
So how have people judged me either way ...
If as a fan you could have one or the other which would you choose?VOReason

bristol hornet wrote:
Best piece of new to come out of the Vic for quite some time.

An obvious asset, one of the best players in the second half of the season, and a possible captain for next season if he signs?

And now the added possibility of Vydra coming back as well!

Wow, what a squad we will have next season, especially if we can persuade Troy to stay around for our promo push.

[quote][p][bold]bristol hornet[/bold] wrote:
Best piece of new to come out of the Vic for quite some time.
An obvious asset, one of the best players in the second half of the season, and a possible captain for next season if he signs?[/p][/quote]And now the added possibility of Vydra coming back as well!
Wow, what a squad we will have next season, especially if we can persuade Troy to stay around for our promo push.bristol hornet

Difficult to judge because we haven't seen Vydra play without Deeney upfront. Deeney acquitted himself well this season, but despite scoring more goals, he was, imo, worse this season than last. He only managed 3 assists this season as opposed to last season's 10 and he's been the main penalty taker this season, whereas last season, Abdi and Vydra both took them as well. Of course the argument can be made that in a struggling team minus the creativity of Abdi for much of the season, Deeney did very well, but to that I would say that Ross McCormack is playing in an even worse Leeds side and managing more goals than Deeney. Besides, Deeney always seemed up for it last season (maybe cos he had competition; maybe cos he had just come out of prison and had to prove himself; maybe cos we were on a promotion charge; probably all of the above) - unfortunately this season has not been the same, also probably down to the removal of all the motivating factors mentioned in brackets. Anyway, we don't know how well Vydra would work with a different strike partner i.e. Ranegie. What is obvious from his time in the Prem, though, is that as a lone striker, he's crap, which would foil the plans of those who would like to see us play 4-2-3-1 next season. What I found especially amusing from a West Brom fan was the comment that Vydra is 'too slow for the Prem'.

[quote][p][bold]VOReason[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]VOReason[/bold] wrote:
Vydra or Deeney? I know my preference[/p][/quote]My comment does not say my thoughts one way or the other ...
So how have people judged me either way ...
If as a fan you could have one or the other which would you choose?[/p][/quote]Difficult to judge because we haven't seen Vydra play without Deeney upfront. Deeney acquitted himself well this season, but despite scoring more goals, he was, imo, worse this season than last. He only managed 3 assists this season as opposed to last season's 10 and he's been the main penalty taker this season, whereas last season, Abdi and Vydra both took them as well. Of course the argument can be made that in a struggling team minus the creativity of Abdi for much of the season, Deeney did very well, but to that I would say that Ross McCormack is playing in an even worse Leeds side and managing more goals than Deeney. Besides, Deeney always seemed up for it last season (maybe cos he had competition; maybe cos he had just come out of prison and had to prove himself; maybe cos we were on a promotion charge; probably all of the above) - unfortunately this season has not been the same, also probably down to the removal of all the motivating factors mentioned in brackets. Anyway, we don't know how well Vydra would work with a different strike partner i.e. Ranegie. What is obvious from his time in the Prem, though, is that as a lone striker, he's crap, which would foil the plans of those who would like to see us play 4-2-3-1 next season. What I found especially amusing from a West Brom fan was the comment that Vydra is 'too slow for the Prem'.PozzoHornet